Three cops injured during attack in Beruwala, five arrested

Three police officers, including the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Beruwala Police Crimes Branch, were injured and admitted to the Nagoda Hospital following an attack by a group in the Beruwala area.

T20 expert Pooran retires from West Indies duty at 29

Nicholas Pooran, one of the world’s leading T20 batters, has retired from international duty with West Indies aged 29.

Central Bank calls for CRIB to align with global credit reporting standards

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has stressed that the Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB) must benchmark its practices against leading global and regional peers to stay ahead of the evolving trends in credit risk management and financial system regulation.

Five Jewish Rabbis performing Kosher chicken processing on visit visa arrested by Immigration Dept.

Five Jewish Rabbis, including three Israelis who were performing Kosher on the poultry products of a chicken processing plant in Mirigama were arrested by the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) yesterday for defying their visit visa conditions in Sri Lanka.

SriLankan Airlines plans to fly from turbulence to clear skies

In its plan for increasing the fleet to 25, SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, is pressing ahead with its plan for the acquisition of two-more wide-body aircraft by the end of this year in a bid to increase frequency of operations on the existing routes while resuming operations on routes currently on hold, an official said.

ICC World Test Championship Final

The Ultimate Test nears closer as the two best teams, South Africa and Australia, do battle for the World Test Championship mace from 11 June.

Mega induction sees seven new names added in ICC Hall Of Fame

India’s Mahendra Singh Dhoni and South Africa’s Hashim Amla and Graeme Smith were among seven new inductees into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame announced Monday.

SLMC President accused of attempting to disrupt CMCC appointment

Allegations have emerged that Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) President and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Colombo, Prof. Vajira Dissanayake, is attempting to disrupt the recent appointment of Prof. Jennifer Perera as Registrar of the Ceylon Medical College Council (CMCC).

NPP’s Vraie Balthazaar questioned for jumping the gun

The recent inspection tour conducted by Vraie Balthazaar - who has been nominated by the National People’s Power (NPP) as the Mayor of Colombo Municipal Council, is mired in controversy, with the opposition questioning how she could act out as mayor even before the municipal administration is formed.

Dengue rises, not at alarming levels

The number of reported dengue cases crossed the 25,000 mark yesterday, and fatalities stood at 13, up from six last month, Dr. Prescila Samaraweera of the National Dengue Control Unit told the Daily Mirror.

Suspended Prisons Chief Thushara Upuldeniya arrested

Thushara Upuldeniya, the Commissioner General of Prisons, was ordered to be remanded till tomorrow (June 11) by Colombo Additional Magistrate Manjula Rathnayake.

Namal says AKD must realize he is President, must value his signature

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has criticized President Anura Dissanayake accusing him of failing to take responsibility for a controversial prisoner pardon issued during Vesak.

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Fugitive mastermind in South Asia’s largest VAT scam attempts to reopen case in CA: AG

The Supreme Court today issued an immediate stay order halting further proceedings in the Court of Appeal concerning the 8th accused in South Asia’s largest Value Added Tax (VAT) fraud case.

Ranil to be summoned to CID on Wednesday

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been summoned to the CID on Wednesday (11), his office said in a statement.

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Police sergeant remanded for allegedly soliciting Rs.10,000 bribe

A police sergeant attached to the Kinniya Police Station was ordered to be remanded till June 23 for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 10,000 in order to refrain from taking legal action against an individual riding a motorcycle without a valid driving license.

ASPI continues record-breaking rally, sustains momentum above 17,500

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) began the week on a positive note, despite a decline during the first hours of trading. However, the market regained strong momentum as the session progressed, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassing the 17,500 mark for the first time in history.

Railways Dept. launches special assistance programme for disabled passengers

The Railways Department has announced the introduction of a new system aimed at providing special assistance to disabled passengers travelling by train.

GMOA warns of rising respiratory illnesses, urges public to wear facemasks

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today cautioned the public about a noticeable increase in respiratory illnesses within the community and urged people to wear facemasks, particularly when attending large gatherings or interacting with many individuals.

Ravi Kumudesh suspended

Medical Laboratory Technologist and prominent trade union activist Ravi Kumudesh has been suspended from service, effective June 10, 2025.

Singapore cargo ship catches fire en route from Colombo to Mumbai

An explosion was reported on board the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off the coast of Kerala on Monday morning, a Defence PRO said.

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Fishermen, naval communities urged to remain vigilant as rough seas expected

The Meteorology Department has issued a special advisory, requesting naval and fishing communities to exercise caution when venturing out to sea, as the active southwest monsoon conditions continue to affect several coastal areas around the island.

Prisons chief suspended over alleged misuse of Presidential pardons

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to suspend Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya over allegations of the unauthorised release of inmates under the pretence of a Presidential pardon.

President Dissanayake to undertake official visit to Germany

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from 11 to 13 June 20, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Court orders probe on false 119 tip-off against female library officer

Colombo Additional Magistrate Manjula Rathnayake ordered the Cinnamon Gardens Police to conduct an investigation and report to the court regarding a false tip-off made to the 119 Police Emergency Response Unit, alleging that a female officer of the Colombo Public Library was carrying illegal drugs in her handbag.

KKS railway station to be extended: Transport Minister

In a significant move to boost transport infrastructure in the Northern Province, the Transport Ministry and the Railways Department are working to extend the Kankesanthurai (KKS) railway line to a new industrial estate currently under development in the area.

RCB moves Karnataka HC to quash criminal case against it over Bengaluru stampede

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the criminal case registered against them in connection with the stampede at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which left 11 people dead and several others injured.

Court acquits suspect accused of reprinting ’Ranamaga Osse Nandikadal’

Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasinghe acquitted a suspect accused of illegally printing and selling copies of the book ’Ranamaga Osse Nandikadal’ authored by former Defence Secretary Major General Kamal Gunaratne, without the author’s consent.